Volcano Vista graduate Brianna Martinez and UNM soccer star Jadyn Edwards were each drafted Thursday night by Racing Louisville FC in the National Women’s Soccer League draft.
Martinez, who played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame after starring in Albuquerque at Volcano Vista and for New Mexico Rush, is a defender who was selected in the second round of the draft at No. 17 overall.
On the team’s draft recap posted on its website, Racing wrote of Martinez:
“The Albuquerque, New Mexico, native anchored the defense for a powerhouse Irish team last season, appearing in all 23 games.